English-language Master in International Management

IBS Master in International Management is designed for students with a bachelor degree, proficient in the English language and aspiring to a successful career in international business.

According to the ranking of Eduniversal the Master in International Management program of IBS RANEPA was among the TOP-6 master programs in international management in Eastern Europe in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

The format of delivery allows students to combine part-time work and study.

Programs

Master in International management

The curriculum of the Master in International Management program complies both with the requirements of the Russian Federal Educational Standards and the Bologna standards for master programs. The program is compatible with the curriculum of master programs of the International Business Schools Alliance and thus gives the students the opportunity to pursue a double degree track.

Duration: 2 years

Program features:

The program is delivered in the English language;

Faculty: teaching is delivered by a team of experienced Russian and foreign visiting professors as well as entrepreneurs and business people. Internships within a consulting project is an important component of the program;

Project-oriented approach to teaching. During their studies our master students carry out three group projects – in strategic marketing, in consulting and in a chosen area of specialization, as well as develop a syllabus for a teaching course in strategic management in a chosen industry;

A special emphasis is laid on the students’ ability to work in an international environment, and take into account cultural differences;

Studying in a multicultural environment (international students constitute 20% of the student body, 30% of the teaching is delivered by international faculty);

The opportunity to pursue a double-degree track and be awarded, in addition to the Russian government-accredited master degree, a master degree of a partner University of IBS in Europe or the USA;

16 partner Universities for student exchange programs;

Entrepreneurship skills and competences and the possibility of receiving financing for a start-up project;

The students of the Master in International Management have access to IBS alumni database.

Master in International Management, Double degree

Students of the Master in International Management program can pursue a double degree track. Under this arrangement they have to spend one semester in one of IBS partner Universities. After having completed all curriculum requirements including the preparation and defense of a master thesis they are awarded a master degree of a partner University of IBS. The students also have other study abroad opportunities under student exchange programs.

Ranked among the TOP-4 best master programs of Eastern Europe

IBS Master in International Management was ranked No 4 in the Eduniversal Best Masters in International Management in Eastern Europe ranking in 2016-2017.

IBS RANEPA is a nationally and internationally recognized business-school

IBS programs are accredited by reputable accreditation agencies:

AMBA - Association of MBAs, a leading international association for MBA accreditation.

IBS has joint MBA programs with AACSB – accredited business schools.

Accredited by National Accreditation Council for Business Education.

Ranked by Eduniversal in the 4 palms of Excellence category – TOP business school.

IBS is a member of major international associations in the field of business education

AACSB International – a global association for the development and quality assurance of business education

EFMD – European Fund for Management Development

Executive MBA Council – International Council for Executive MBA programs

CEEMAN - Central and Eastern European Management Development Association

RABE – Russian Association of Business Education

IBSA - International Business School Alliance

GMAC - General Mamagement Admition Council

PRME - Principles for Responsible Management Education

NASDOBR – National accreditation Council of business and management education

Association of managers of Russia

IBS is the leading and the largest structural unit of RANEPA

According to the internal ranking of RANEPA

All RANEPA schools were divided into three categories (international, national and local)

All programs were ranked from one to 6 stars.

IBS is at the top of the group of leaders - schools in the “Internationally recognized schools” category. IBS MBA and EMBA programs received the highest rating of 6 stars.

IBS is at the top of national and international rating and ranking charts

For many years IBS has been at the top of many national and international ratings and rankings, including rankings by the main business education quality indicator - the success of the graduates.

According to Eduniversal, a leading European business education ranking and rating agency, IBS programs have been ranked among the best in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Since 2012 IBS has been the leader of Russia’s national business schools rating (the so-called “people’s rating”).

131 IBS graduates and faculty are included in the “ТОP-1000 Russian managers” list.

IBS is a leader among Russian business-schools in the “graduates’ income increase” rankings

According to the study of the Russian MBA Alumni League, an MBA degree contributes to considerable career advancement and personal income increase.

The graduates of IBS MBA program have indicated that the increase in their personal income constituted 96% within 2-4 years after graduation.

The study covered leading business education programs, that traditionally ensure career growth and income increase. 940 graduates from 27 leading business schools and 5 federal districts participated in the study.

IBS director Sergey Myasoedov: ”We are proud of this result, because the Institute of Business Studies has for five year in a row been either the first or the second in the graduates’ income increase category of the national rating, carried out by Izvestia newspaper… It shows that we have succeeded in helping our graduates acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and practical experience, influence their mindset so as to make them successful”.

Degrees

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Russian government–accredited Master degree in management from RANEPA

Upon successful completion of the 2-year 120 ECTS program students are awarded the Russian government–accredited master degree in management from RANEPA.

Master degree from a foreign partner University

Upon successful completion of the double-degree track of the program, students are also awarded a master degree from one of IBS partner Universities. The double degree track implies studying for one semester at any of IBS partner University, followed by a preparation and defense of a master thesis.

On completion of IBS Master in International Management you will have:

A degree, that gives you a competitive advantage in the labor market

In case of a successful completion of the double-degree track of the program , students are also awarded a master degree from one of IBS partner Universities.

All graduate of the Master in International Management program find stable jobs with a good income within six month after graduation.

Practical knowledge

The program allows the students to acquire useful and up-to-date knowledge, as well as skills and competences, that make our graduates capable of:

Making decisions under conditions of uncertainty, incomplete or conflicting information.

Using quantitative and qualitative methods for research and managing business processes.

Managing organization, departments, teams, projects and networks.

Identifying the key factors of success in managing business and designing the best development strategies.

Using modern methods of managing corporate finance for implementing strategies.

Understanding the specifics of management in emerging markets.

Taking into account cross-cultural and social peculiarities in communicating with individuals and teams.

Conveying information clearly and convincingly, using the style and language suitable for a particular situation.

Networking

Our graduates have the opportunity to join IBS alumni association and get access to graduates’ contacts database.

IBS supports our graduates’ entrepreneurship initiatives.

Emphasis on internationalization

The program lays a special emphasis on equipping our graduates with the skills of working in an international environment, developing their cultural awareness, socially responsible and ethical approach to management.